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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,848.20, 37,274.10 and 14,966.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,848.20, 37,274.10 and 14,966.20 is: 22,450.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,848.20 : 37,274.10 = 14,966.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,848.20/37,274.10 = 14,966.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,848.20x = 37,274.10 × 14,966.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,848.20x = 557,851,635.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,851,635.42/24,848.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,450.38

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